Malibuuuuuu Triathlon 2007

What a beau-ti-ful California weekend just perrrrfect for racing!! I was also very excited to spectate and volunteer this year because the race came just before our big MACCA club meeting which would happen just the day after... so, there was so much added excitement going into the weekend festivities... This photo illustrates the 3,200 athletes clamouring for their race packets. The energy was awesome!

My brother, Jesse, and his girlfriend, Sarah drove over to hang out with me for a short bit while I was in Malibu helping out at packet-pick-up. We took a break from expo-set-up to take a snap for the fam. And, no, I'm not that short... Jess is just THAT TALL! He's 6'4".

4:45 am on a Sunday Morning... Where are you? Well..... us Triathletes like to get up early (wait, did I say we LIKED IT?... ah, no....)... but, to beat the crowd, here we are... Race-day morning. PAUL volunteered in front of the transition area!!

Triathlon Powerhouses -- Scott "Tanner" Fairchild (as we called him in College) with the venerable Bob Babbitt of Competitor Magazine and Competitor Radio.

Go CAF!!

How freaking CUTE are Beth & Lawrence??? Totally DECKED in LATC... Love the spirit (and the people)!!

Swim Start. Just awesome.

This IS MALIBUUUUUUU, Baby! Seriously, how lucky are we to live here?

Ladies & Gentlemen, the WINNER of the 2007 Malibu Triathlon... Even covered from the Air... Chris Foster!!

A few top pro's in the house.... Mr. Chris "Macca" McCormack himself! He'll be gunning for the top spot at the World Championships in Kona on Oct. 13th... And, our own, Andrew Lockton.

Last, but not least, I couldn't leave you with Malibu Tri photos and NOT include some Hollywood, after all... Here you have Cat 1/2 cyclist Mark-Paul Gosselaar (of Saved by the Bell fame) with Andrew Baldwin (the '07 Bachelor). Both took the top spots in their categories, Mark Paul in the winning men's relay and Andy as the winning celeb individual.

See you next year!

Accents Jewelry Celebrates 20 Years!

Last Friday I dropped in to congratulate old friend and Accents owner Steven Hanna at the 20th Anniversary Party of having his store there on Main Street, Santa Monica. A few years ago now, I was one of the lucky jewelry designers selling out of Accents. I sure do miss it! So, Steven and I are talking about working together again soon.

Steven, I love you very much, and thank you so very much for departing many of your secrets of design success to me over the years.
Located at 2900 Main Street (at Ashland), Accents has become a favorite for neighbors, visitors and celebrities alike. If you are looking for affordable, unique jewelry, Accents is where you’ll find it. If your desire is a quality custom design or an of-the-moment trend, Accents is the place to be. From funky to fine, Accents Jewelry Design is a treasure chest open to all.

Accents Jewery: http://www.accentsjewelry.com

MY LIVING WILL

Last night, my friend and I were sitting in the living room and I said to her, "I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug."

She got up, unplugged the TV, and threw out my wine. She's such a bitch...

(This is a forward from a buddy -- Thanks, Marrielle! Classic.)